Seven teams that could go from 2015 draft lottery to playoffs in 2015-16 - NHL
Every year, surprise teams come from the bottom of the previous campaign's standings to qualify for the postseason. Who will it be in 2015-16? Matthew Coller identifies seven early contenders.
View ArticleChances that trade deadline rental players re-sign with their new teams - NHL
Now that the NHL trade deadline is over, what are the chances that players with expiring contracts will re-sign with their new teams? Matthew Coller assesses 10 of the biggest names.
View ArticleHow the Anaheim Ducks got their season back on track - NHL
The Ducks were in the basement earlier this season, but are now among the top contenders. Matthew Coller examines how that happened, and whether they should be concerned about a playoff downturn.
View ArticleFavorites, contenders, dark horses and also-rans for the 2016 Stanley Cup...
Who has the inside track on the Stanley Cup? Rob Vollman splits the potential playoff clubs into four categories: Favorites, top contenders, dark horses and also-rans.
View ArticleHandicapping the division title races - NHL
The Washington Capitals have clinched their division early, but the three other races remain up for grabs. Rob Vollman breaks it down.
View ArticleNHL - Most, least effective trade deadline acquisitions
The right trade acquisition can secure a playoff berth or a home seed, while the wrong one can sacrifice assets for a player of no immediate value. Which of this year's trades were best, worst?
View ArticleExpectations for playoff teams that defied the critics - NHL
Four of the 2016 NHL playoff teams overachieved this season. What should we expect out of the Panthers, Stars, Flyers and Capitals? Rob Vollman investigates.
View ArticleFatal flaws for every Western Conference playoff team - NHL
Each playoff team has a fatal flaw that could derail their Stanley Cup hopes and get them on the golf course sooner. Ben Arledge identifies the tee-time bookers for the Western Conference teams.
View ArticleNumbers to know for every Western Conference playoff matchup - NHL
Matthew Coller of Hockey Prospectus identifies the most important numbers to know for every Western Conference playoff matchup and makes a pick on each series.
View ArticleThe impact of experience on the 2016 Stanley Cup playoffs - NHL
As the first-round series in the 2016 Stanley Cup playoffs head to their critical stages, how will experience play a role? Rob Vollman looks at each matchup.
View ArticleHow the playoffs could determine the Anaheim Ducks' plans on defense - NHL
The Anaheim Ducks have a lot of big decisions to make during the offseason, including what to do with restricted free-agent defensemen Hampus Lindholm and Sami Vatanen.
View ArticleWhy the San Jose Sharks will win the Western Conference - NHL
A closer look at the Sharks reveals that they should be considered the favorite to represent the Western Conference in the Stanley Cup finals, according to Matthew Coller of Hockey Prospectus.
View ArticleNumbers to know for every NHL semifinal playoff matchup - NHL
Matthew Coller of Hockey Prospectus identifies the most important numbers to know for every NHL semifinal playoff matchup and makes a pick on each series.
View ArticleJamie Benn, Braden Holtby lead early Conn Smythe Watch - NHL
Tom Awad of Hockey Prospectus ranks the top 10 skaters and top five goalies in the Stanley Cup playoffs thus far by goals versus threshold (GVT).
View ArticleExploring Logan Couture's breakout postseason and how the Blues can stop him...
Sharks forward Logan Couture leads all playoff scorers. What are the keys to his breakout? And what can the Blues do to continue to slow him down in the Western Conference finals?
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